Merfolk are among the best known and yet the least understood of the aquatic races. Folklore is filled with stories of merfolk: legends of beautiful merfolk falling in love with humans, or ship crews saved from storms by friendly bands of the creatures. Among land dwellers, merfolk are almost-legendary figures of impossible beauty and magic. In reality, merfolk are secretive and prone to intense xenophobia. They value their privacy and are more likely to react to surfacers with aggression than with friendship or passion. Merfolk communities guard their territories ruthlessly. They may warn away ships and travelers who seem non threatening or genuinely lost, but if trespassers appear hostile, merfolk attack first.
Relations: Merfolk tend to hold strong bonds with others of their kind, but have no friendly relationships with the other races.
Racial Ability Changes: The racial abilities of Merfolk are listed as per the pathfinder pfsrd (see about pg.)